Mary Almendarez

Joseph Ibarra

Description of HYPE

Hype (Helping Youth through Prevention Education) is a Youth Coalition and a Performing arts group. The Youth that are involved in HYPE Have a Passion for Dance and want to educate other youth the dangers of using Drugs. This group provides youth with an alternative to express themselves. HYPE Members are also given the opportunity to learn from skilled Hip Hop and other Dance Instructors. During School Breaks you can Find HYPE at different community centers teaching younger children and peers about the dangers of using Tobacco through presentation and activities.

I like HYPE because it’s a place that I can be myself!”

HYPE Member, 2014

Testimonials

“I want to be part of HYPE because I want to be a positive role model for other kids my age.”

“HYPE has been a blessing for our family. My husband has stopped drinking because he saw the good works our children were doing. Now he is in Recovery.”